HANSHIN DIRT   13 Apr 2025
 
GOING:

TENJIMBASHI TOKUBETSU 1800m

Track:      

Solid tempo with several going forward headed by Porpora Ziel. KAZENO RUNNER (2) went to the paddock after scoring at his only appearance last prep five-and-a-half months ago over 1800m at Niigata Dirt. Drawn to enjoy a nice trail just off the pace. Expected to be in the finish. GENIUS BAROWS (10) showed good early muster and fought on to finish second last start over 1800m at this track. Will be handy in transit despite the tricky draw. Finds a tougher race but another big run is on the cards. PORPORA ZIEL (5) raced on the speed and dug deep to score by 2.5 lengths at today's track and distance last start in a far better run. Finds a tougher race but he has the talent to test this line-up. LYSINE (1) returned from a spell three weeks ago when he was beaten 5 lengths into fourth over 1800m at this track. Fitter so can feature in the finish.
1 5x0x4 LYSINE
KOTA KATO
6YO  DK B  HORSE 58.0KG
Masato Yoshii
Second-up today. Last outing 4th of 16 at this track on March 22 over 1800m, 5 len behind Tokai Poire with 58.0kg at $10.40. At only start last preparation raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on January 6 over 1800m, 12 len behind Thrilling Chase carrying 58.0kg at $8. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
1
YUTAKA TAKE
RED, GREEN SLEEVES, RED DOUBLE ARMBANDS
2 10x1x KAZENO RUNNER
MIKIO MATSUNAGA
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
North Hills Co. Ltd.
Back from a long spell. Only had one start last preparation favourite; won by 1.75 len at Niigata Dirt October 26 over 1800m defeating Karman Line with 56.0kg at $1.40. Won previous preparation first up favourite; won by 6 len at Chukyo Dirt March 16 2024 over 1900m defeating Kazu Tanja with 57.0kg at $3.50. Can return in winning form.
2
JOAO MOREIRA
LIGHT BLUE, RED CROSSED SASHES, RED SLEEVES
3 29050 KEIAI MEKIRA
SHINICHIRO AKIYAMA
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Kazuhiro Kameda
At the latest run 10th of 16 at this track on March 22 over 1800m, 10 len behind Tokai Poire carrying 58.0kg at $36.60. The start before that 5th of 14 at Kokura Dirt on February 23 over 1700m, 4 len behind Saimon Bouquet with 58.0kg at $55.10. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
3
AKIHIDE TSUMURA
WHITE,HOT PINK CROSSED SASH, ARMBANDS
4 0x087 WONDERFUL TODAY
H NAKAO
6YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Kyoto Horse Racing Co. Ltd.
Last start 7th of 10 at this track on April 6 over 1800m, 9 len behind Penna Veloce with 58.0kg at $17.60. The race before that 8th of 16 at this track on March 23 over 1400m, 8 len behind Bidaaya carrying 58.0kg at $108.60. Likely to struggle.
4
FUMA MATSUWAKA
YELLOW, BLUE CROSSED SASHES, STRIPED SLEEVES
5 6x741 PORPORA ZIEL
KOICHI SHINTANI
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
G Riviere Racing Co. Ltd.
Useful type. Comes here off a 43-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.5 len at this track March 1 over 1800m defeating Meisho Tamushiba carrying 58.0kg at $2.40. The start before that 4th of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on January 11 over 1800m, 1.3 len behind Meisho Conan carrying 57.0kg at $5.80. No reason he cannot salute again.
5
Y FUJIOKA
PURPLE, WHITE DOUBLE ARMBANDS
6 7x090 T M SINISTER
KENSUKE OGURA
6YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Masatsugu Takezono
Comes here off a 50-day let-up. Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading 12th of 14 at Kyoto Dirt on February 22 over 1800m, 10 len behind Winning Grace with 58.0kg at $75.30. The run before that 9th of 13 at Chukyo Dirt on January 25 over 1800m, 8 len behind Hawkfield with 58.0kg at $37.70. Needs to find several lengths to threaten.
6
R WADA
HOT PINK, GREEN BAND, HOT PINK SLEEVES, YELLOW STRIPES
7 49x09 SIN LIMITES
H ONEDA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
Hirotsugu Oku
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming settled back and ran on when 11th of 15 at Kokura Dirt on March 1 over 1700m, 5.5 len behind Cobra carrying 54.0kg at $43.40. Last start got back early 9th of 16 at this track on March 22 over 1800m, 9 len behind Tokai Poire carrying 58.0kg at $97.20. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
7
KATSUMA SAMESHIMA
WHITE,BLUE ZIGZAG CHEVRON,RED SLEEVES,BLUE ARMBANDS
8 0x026 LOVE ON TOP
MASAYUKI NISHIMURA
4YO    FILLY 56.0KG
Fujiwara Farm Co. Ltd.
Useful filly. Most recently 6th of 15 at Nakayama Dirt on March 23 over 1800m, 2.25 len behind Glenoaks carrying 56.0kg at $4.90. The run before that 2nd of 13 at Chukyo Dirt on January 25 over 1800m, neck behind Hawkfield carrying 55.0kg at $47.70. Has been racing well. Top prospects.
8
R TAKAKURA
BLUE, YELLOW RIGHT SASH, BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW DOUBLE ARMBAND
9 0x672 HIDENO RAINBOW
T UMEDA
6YO  BAY  HORSE 58.0KG
Hideo Oishi
Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 13 at Chukyo Dirt on March 29 over 1800m, 1.3 len behind Tin Tin Deo carrying 58.0kg at $42.10. The start before that 7th of 10 at this track on March 15 over 1800m, 4 len behind Chandernagor carrying 58.0kg at $20.30. Thereabouts last start and should be competitive.
9
K TOSAKI
BLACK, YELLOW FIVE STARS , YELLOW SLEEVES, RED STRIPES
10 34x62 GENIUS BAROWS
YASUYUKI TSUJINO
5YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Hirotsugu Inokuma
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 6th of 14 at Kyoto Dirt on February 22 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Winning Grace with 58.0kg at $4.20. Last start sat on the pace when 2nd of 16 at this track on March 22 over 1800m, 0.8 len behind Tokai Poire carrying 58.0kg at $4.60. Well placed and sure to prove tough to beat.
10
KOHEI MATSUYAMA
WHITE, LIME GREEN BAND
11 4241x KANETOSHI GOAT
Y OHASHI
4YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Masao Kanematsu
Entire back from a spell of four months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation by 3 len Kyoto Dirt December 14 over 1800m defeating Pakarang with 57.0kg at $5.70. First up last campaign fourth of 8 at Kyoto Dirt October 26 over 1800m, 8 len behind Capital Sax with 55.0kg at $29.10. Should be ready to run well.
11
H MIYUKI
GREEN, RED RIGHT SASH, BLUE SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS
12 47x83 DOUBLE JOKE
SHINYA KOBAYASHI
5YO    HORSE 58.0KG
Godolphin
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 8th of 10 at Kyoto Dirt on February 2 over 1800m, 8 len behind Rawin with 58.0kg at $5.20. Second run from a spell 3rd of 12 at this track on March 9 over 1800m, neck behind Capital Sax with 58.0kg at $16.40. Impressed last start. Right in the mix again.
12
YOSHIHITO NAGAOKA
ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT BLUE ARMBAND